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nullTue, 03 Mar 2015 22:37:09 GMT2015-03-03T22:37:09ZSigns and wonders: Exploring the effects and impact of the Investors in People logo and symbolshttp://hdl.handle.net/10034/345819
Title: Signs and wonders: Exploring the effects and impact of the Investors in People logo and symbols
Authors: Smith, Simon; Stokes, Peter
Abstract: This paper examines and assesses the reputational impact of the logo and symbols of the UK Standard, Investors in People (IiP). The extant literature highlights differing opinions in terms of the likely benefits that IiP generates following achievement of the Standard. This paper focuses specifically on the perceptions of reputational claims made regarding existing employees, potential employees and customers. The debate is explored through thirty-eight interviews using the perceptions of managers and frontline employees within six IiP-accredited firms and one non-accredited firm. The study indicates that the logo and symbols of the Standard have minimal meaning and significance for the interviewees and their outlook on potential employees and customers. There were some indications, however, that the wider reputational implications of carrying the logo may have some potentially beneficial effects. The paper concludes that the overarching findings present a potentially serious issue for IiP, and that there is a need to understand further the impact and value of the logo and symbols.
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Title: Managerial effectiveness: An Indian experience
Authors: Bamel, Umesh; Rangnekar, Santosh; Stokes, Peter; Rastogi, Renu
Abstract: The study conducts an investigation into the interaction of three factors: ownership (public and private sector organizations), gender (male and female) and level of manager (senior, middle, junior) in relation to the concept of effectiveness in the Indian context. The study is based on a data set of primary responses from 200 Indian executives. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was employed to retrieve and validate the instrument. Finally, 2×2×3 factorial ANOVA (GLM) was performed.
First, the study proposes a valid and reliable measure of managerial effectiveness. Secondly, the interaction pattern of predictor variables in relation to managerial effectiveness provides further insights. Through its empirical evidence the study offers insight into issues of managerial effectiveness and provides suggestions for managerial action. The study attempted to gather the views of executives regarding issues of productivity, adaptability and flexibility as constructs of managerial effectiveness. Lastly, comparative analysis of different categories of managers (based on gender, organizational position, and institutional ownership status) provide an understanding of these issues in the Indian context.
Description: This article is not available through ChesterRep.Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/10034/3440872015-01-01T00:00:00ZA case study in the development of Work Based Learning and the possibility of transfer to continental European universities: The WBIS program at the University of Chester, Englandhttp://hdl.handle.net/10034/337906
Title: A case study in the development of Work Based Learning and the possibility of transfer to continental European universities: The WBIS program at the University of Chester, England
Authors: Talbot, Jon
Abstract: The paper describes the principal features of the WBIS programme for an international audience.
Description: This is the published PDF version of an article published in Prior Learning Assessment Inside Out, 2014.Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/10034/3379062014-01-01T00:00:00ZAmericanisation of Southern African political campaignshttp://hdl.handle.net/10034/337594
Title: Americanisation of Southern African political campaigns
Authors: Harris, Phil; Perrin, David; Simenti-Phiri, Easton D
Abstract: This paper seeks to examine extent and rationale of Malawian and South African campaigns incorporating America –style practices and becoming Americanised. Specifically the paper explores existence of evidence supporting the notion of Americanisation in both Malawian and South African politics. Using a mixed methods approach, semi structured interviews, focus group discussions and content analysis were conducted. Results show evidence of Americanisation and increased use of marketing and campaign professionals in both Malawi and South Africa, due to democratisation, development of the media and changes in the social-economic factors. Practical implications of these findings and ideas for further research are presented.
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